Xiaomi Air 12 Motherboard Replacement

Orient the computer so the Xiaomi logo is at the bottom of the device.

Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the top-middle rubber covering and lift upwards to reveal the hidden screw.

Remove the eight 3 mm screws using the Torx T5 driver by inserting the screwdriver into each screw and rotating counterclockwise.

Insert the plastic opening tool into each side of the computer and push the tool downwards to pop open the back cover.

Remove the back of the laptop by gently lifting the casing upwards.

Detach the white and black speaker wires by pulling them from the small black tabs along the perimeter of the metal bracket.

Remove the 1.5mm screw using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

Lift the SSD up from the device and gently pull the SSD from the laptop.

Detach the red wire from the tabs on the perimeter of the metal bracket.

Use a PH1 screwdriver to remove the five 2mm black screws.

Remove two silver 1mm JIS #00 screws.

Lift the battery up and pull out from the device.

Lift the silver connection cover next to the USB ports using the plastic opening tool and your hands.

Remove the four ribbon cables by lifting the connector up with the plastic opening tool and pulling the ribbon cable out.

Disconnect the gray and black wire connectors using the plastic opening tool to lift them up.

Remove the webcam connector by gently pulling the cable out by hand.

Lift the video cable on the connector using the plastic opening tool to disconnect it.

Remove the seven black 2mm screws using a PH1 screwdriver.

Gently lift the motherboard out by hand.